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SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING

SEC Registered

Guiding Your Financial Future with clarity & Confidence

ENCINITAS, CAhttps://salientwealthplanning.com858-768-0096
Assets Under Management
$100M–$500M
Employees
4
Office Locations
1 office
Total Accounts
817

About the firm

Salient Wealth Planning offers tailored guidance for those approaching retirement or refining their current strategies. The firm specializes in simplifying the complex, providing clarity and an empathetic approach for navigating life's financial transitions. They serve clients from all walks of life, including pre-retirees, retirees, and women in transition.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingState/Municipal

Areas of expertise

Retirement PlanningPre-retirement PlanningRetirement IncomeTax StrategiesInvestment ManagementWomen In TransitionFinancial Transitions

Services

Pre-retirement planning, retirement income planning, tax strategies, and investment management.

Who they serve

Pre-retirees, retirees, and women in transition — serving clients from all walks of life who are approaching retirement or refining their current financial strategies.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)140$92M
High Net Worth Individuals53$147M

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Philip Edwin Smith
MANAGING MEMBER & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Office locations

1 office in 1 state
CA
ENCINITASHQ

Advisors at this firm

3 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#327885
SEC Number
801-128911
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Flat Fee
Minimum: $500,000

Data as of April 22, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

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Editorial disclosure

This profile was compiled and published by AdvisorFinder as editorial content using publicly available information from the SEC's IAPD database and FINRA BrokerCheck. SALIENT WEALTH PLANNING has not reviewed, approved, or endorsed this profile and is not responsible for its accuracy. Regulatory records change over time — always verify the current record directly on the SEC or FINRA websites before making any decision.

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